Child Observation

A Guide for Students of Early Childhood

Ioanna Palaiologou author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:7th Oct '19

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This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children. It explores the theoretical background to child observation and links it back to practice. Recent important research in the field of child observation is highlighted and ethical implications of research in early childhood are considered. This is essential for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for Early Years Teacher candidates. 

  • Updated in line with recent policy and legislation changes
  • A new chapter on observation documentation in the multi-modal age
  • Includes new material and case studies that explores the essential elements of child observation across the world
  • Research chapter re-written to make it more accessible for all students
  • More case studies throughout linking theory to practice.
  • This book is especially useful for students who are studying to the Early Childhood Studies in years 1 and 3. It is particularly positive to see that this edition contains recent research that shows a blend of multimodal methods of capturing young children′s observations. -- Dr Gina Sherwood * drupal *
    A wide ranging introduction to the rudiments of observation that clearly meets the needs of new teachers. -- Dr Paul Demetriou-Crane * drupal *
    Excellent resource for Early Childhood Studies students, embracing the multitudinous facets of observation in a clear and concise manner. -- Miss Louise Stafford * drupal *
    A really appropriate text for students on an early years programme who have to undertake observations as part of their practice module. I like the way that if combines theory and philosophical ideas alongside more practical based ideas of observation techniques. The layout is ′student friendly′ with a mixture of case studies , ′boxes′ and activities. -- Mrs Deborah Harris * drupal *
    Great for using at level 4 with the play and observation assessment - allows for scenarios to be used with the class. An essential book for level 4. Awaiting our LRC to purchase this. -- Mrs karen Cooke * drupal *
    Gives students a good understanding of observation for both practice and research -- Mrs philippa thompson * drupal *
    Enjoyed the easy read of this book and it is applicable for ALL levels of student studying child development. Have informed our library to purchase 3 books. -- Mrs Susan Wakeham * drupal *
    Very useful and informative text - main course reader for observation module -- Mrs Terrie Blaszczyk * drupal *
    A super book that is clear and concise, I would highly recommend this copy -- Professor Becky Ovenden * drupal *

    ISBN: 9781526460677

    Dimensions: unknown

    Weight: 700g

    296 pages

    4th Revised edition